huh - very interesting - thanks for doing this Mike!
original thread:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/737082-inside-failed-fuel-pump.html
the pump is from a 1986 Vanagon and I have no idea if it is the original one or not - if original, it would have ~~ 195,000 miles on it
bad soldering would suggest it was made in Mexico or China, or... but who knows?
I look forward to seeing your sem photos(!)